Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High

South San Francisco Unified School District

San Francisco, California

1,060 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(415)469-4550 School Website

1,060

Students

20.2:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot

Key metrics at a glance

Avg SAT Score

1,007

out of 1600

Average

Avg ACT Score

A-

out of 36

Good

AP Courses

B+

courses offered

Good

AP Enrollment

29%

of students

Good

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

B-

students per teacher

Average

Graduation Rate

89%

Excellent

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Academic Pathways

Explore 139 courses in the 2025-26 catalog for Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High

AP African American Studies

Advanced Placement course in African American Studies. U.S. History discipline. Classroom-based learning environment.

AP European History

Advanced Placement course in European History. World History/Cultures/Historical Geography discipline. Classroom-based learning environment.

AP Government and Politics Comparative

Advanced Placement course in Comparative Government and Politics. Civics/American Government discipline. Classroom-based learning environment.

AP Government and Politics United States

Advanced Placement course in United States Government and Politics. Civics/American Government discipline. Classroom-based learning environment.

AP Human Geography

Advanced Placement course in Human Geography. World History/Cultures/Historical Geography discipline. Classroom-based learning environment.

AP United States History

Advanced Placement course in United States History. U.S. History discipline. Classroom-based learning environment.

Government

Civics/American Government course. Available online and classroom-based.

Modern World History Edgenuity CR

Credit recovery course in Modern World History. World History/Cultures/Historical Geography discipline. Online learning environment.

Principles of American Democracy Edgenuity CR

Credit recovery course in Principles of American Democracy. Civics/American Government discipline. Online learning environment.

U.S. History

U.S. History course. Available online and classroom-based.

U.S. History and Geography Edgenuity CR

Credit recovery course in U.S. History and Geography. U.S. History discipline. Online learning environment.

World Studies

World History/Cultures/Historical Geography course. Available online and classroom-based.

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High.

National Tests

March 30, 2026 – May 11, 2026

PSAT 10

Score release

March 30, 2026 – May 11, 2026

PSAT 8/9

Score release

April 21, 2026 – May 29, 2026

ACT — School Day - Late Spring Online

Score release

May 5, 2026 – May 19, 2026

ACT — School Day - Late Spring Paper

Score release

May 8, 2026

ACT

Registration deadline

May 8, 2026

AP Art and Design

Test date

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State Assessments

January 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026

Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment

Testing window

School Milestones

May 21, 2026 – May 29, 2026

School End/Summer Start

Other

May 26, 2026 – June 11, 2026

Graduation

Other

May 28, 2026

School End/Summer Start

Other

June 4, 2026

School End/Summer Start

Other

June 5, 2026 – June 10, 2026

School End/Summer Start

Other

October 1, 2026 – October 15, 2026

Private School Affidavit Filing Window

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Principal

Suniqua Thomas

School Details

Address

400 Mansell St., San Francisco, CA 94134

Phone

(415)469-4550

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District

South San Francisco Unified School District

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